Sunday - Went veggie shopping, walked over the Granville Street Bridge (the picture was taken a few weeks ago, going the other way on the bridge) to meet Alli at Starbucks at Granville & Broadway (I was only 4 minutes late - pretty damn good for walking from the West End!). Yup, 29 weeks later, and the ankle's working well - I have sweaty ears by the end!! Have switched to my 'winter' headphones (my answer to a car) http://www.bose.ca/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/audio_headphones/around_ear_headphones/index.jsp apparently it's not yet winter if you're really hoofing. We went off to preview a gallery show http://www.elliottlouis.com/, you can also see a video interview with the artist http://www.elliottlouis.com/dynamic/video_list.asp (and I got to put in my 2 cents worth regarding the signage). Came home, had a bite to eat, made stew. Meghan came over for dinner (sent her home with stew - you'd think afer all these years that I would have learned how to cook small portions - but, not so much).
Monday - Strata meeting, how I got myself back in the position of herding cats is somewhat beyond me! Guess being elected President was the penalty for showing up late to our informal meeting prior to this one. Ah well... I will survive.
Tuesday - Was supposed to have dinner with my uncle, Bill and my parents. But, Bill has celulitis so he couldn't come out from T.O. (too bad, haven't seen him in months!). Instead, worked late then went to the Mongolian grill place with Allison & Danielle. Lots of veggies!
Wednesday - Dinner with Tania - need some help eating that stew! So, stew, wine, and a nice visit. A relatively quiet evening.
Thursday - Noontime visit to see Andrew (chiropractor), for an adjustment and to pick up my re-covered orthotics (much better!) http://www.baysidechiro.com/about-chiro.php. This time, please don't tell me not to fall in Hong Kong (didn't work very well last time!). Lunch with Danielle at Kam's Place. After work, met up with Sue & Monika for a bite to eat at Cafe Crepe, then we headed to The Centre http://www.centreinvancouver.com/index.php?&bo_table=show&year=2008&month=10 to see David Copperfield - the show is impressive (and the man is pretty funny) http://www.dcopperfield.com/ don't know how the tricks were done, but... We got in just before the lights went down, and, apparently, outside the notice of Tania at her part-time entertainment job (rather than the real job - the Shiatsu business http://www.goshiatsu.com/news.htm), she was a bit startled with our 'sudden' appearance when the lights were up at one point in the show.
Friday - Tonight. Dinner at Chambar http://www.chambar.com/ (apertif: EL CHE - Havana 1953.White peach puree, dark rum, sherry, orgeat & lemon juice. Served up.; appetizer shared with Gloria: Coquilles St.-Jacques - Pan seared diver scallops, vegetable "jardiniere", roasted hazelnut vinaigrette, spiced chorizo; dinner: Veau Provencal - Seared veal tenderloin, warm crisp green vegetable bocconcini salad, piment d'espelette vinaigrette, sauteed fingerling potatoes; 'desert': Chambar SazeracBrandy, cardamon, peach bitters served in an Absinthe rinsed glass.). Yup, I could eat here every day (add to list of things I will do if I win the lottery). Anyway, this was all a brief precourser to the concert for the evening - Bob Dylan http://www.bobdylan.com/#/tour - the set list should be here soon. The band was hot, but some accoustic numbers would have been nice... The crowd was very diverse - gotta love it when the 20 somethings are reporting the 50 somethings for smoking-up. The attendant managed to keep a straight face when he requested they put out their cigarette (uh, don't think that's quite the term you're looking for sweetheart). Leaving, god I hate crowds!
Tomorrow - Gotta get my hair cut - 10am http://www.hairbliss.com/studio.html. Then back home - they're testing the fire alarms. Then, vote in the by-election. Pick up some wool double-knit to take to Hong Kong (since really want to get pants and a skirt made, can't guarantee that will find it in China - haven't had luck thus far; and, funnily enough, Gala can't tell me for sure if will be able to get it at their store in Kowloon http://www.galafabrics.com/ - too bad, would be nice to buy it in a tax free port!). Perhaps will get better info in person - or, will get fabric. Another gallery opening http://cristallgallery.com/CURRENT_EXHIBITION. Also supposed to go with Catherine to hear Mike's band play, but, not so certain about that - clock is ticking out of time before I leave.
Sunday - Going for curry brunch with Alli & Sue http://www.indiabistro.ca/, then a Costco run to get the items for HK delivery, then move BC to Sue's for a few weeks (this is the only real opportunity - although I will miss his little furry face home for a few days).
Monday - Supposed to have dinner with the Creechurch boys. We're heading to Sandbar (I think Paul was making the reservation - I sure hope I wasn't supposed to be 'cause I haven't!) http://www.vancouverdine.com/sandbar/menus_dinner.html.
Tuesday - Another play http://www.seeseven.bc.ca/0809/shows/jesuschrist.php
Wednesday - I think nothing, but can't recall...
Thursday - Madonna http://www.madonna.com/
Friday - Fly fly away... Hey, at this pace, may even manage to sleep on the plane (ha, ha, ha). Up in 'the bubble' - it'll be a new experience. Managed to book 76H on the upper deck - so, think should be able to do my ususal stand and watch movies over the back of my seat http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Japan_Airlines/Japan_Airlines_Boeing_747-400.php
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